'22 Ulysses Bentley IV (SMU RB transfer)

[BigOrangeTrain]

Not sure if anything will come from it, but we’ve reached out to him.

Guess that answers my question about looking for another RB.

 

[Mr French]

Guess that answers my question about looking for another RB.

Not against it if it's a legit back. Still think the greater needs on defense and OLine

 

[BigOrangeTrain]

Not against it if it's a legit back. Still think the greater needs on defense and OLine

Agree. I just didn’t think we were really looking for another RB.

 

[JT3]

The RB would have to be a Gibbs type for us to take a RB imo.

 

[JT3]

He is a small back too. We are hoping to get bigger backs as well.

 

[bigl3327]

The RB would have to be a Gibbs type for us to take a RB imo.

Have you watched his highlights? This kid is just as versatile as Gibbs. We need a bigger back, but we also don't have anyone as shifty as this kid.

 

[Maxwell865]

Agree. I just didn’t think we were really looking for another RB.

I think RB is a position where they’ll only go after players they consider the best of the best

 

[Orange_Crush]

SMU wasn’t doing anything in the 80s that Texas, A&M and OU weren’t doing. We just didn’t have the luxury of a local media that looked the other way. We were also pretty stupid about the cheating.

And they weren't doing anything more than lots of other schools were. SMU was just more clumsy and arrogant.

 

[SockeyeVol]

The Vol Navy should be able to help Ulysses with his Odyssey to become a Homer for UT.
I'm sure he'll be able to afford a Bentley with his NIL.

Hopefully that ankle injury won't be his Achilles heel though.

 

[Mr French]

I think RB is a position where they’ll only go after players they consider the best of the best

Let's hope they do that with every position...

 

[Maxwell865]

Let's hope they do that with every position...

Sometimes when you need bodies you are more willing to reach at a position.

 

[LittleVol]

This guy sounds very intriguing, but was he injured some during 2021? He had 74 fewer carries during 2021 over 2020, and 303 fewer rushing yards. Also, his yards per catch went from 8.3 in 2020 down to 4.7 in 2021. However, his yards per carry went up from 5.4 in 2020 to 6.4 in 2021. Just curious why the slight drop in production during 2021.

Watch the games maybe??

 

[JT3]

I think RB is a position where they’ll only go after players they consider the best of the best

Agreed. And if Williams is everything we think he can be as a freshman we really don't need to add another RB.

 

[JT3]

Have you watched his highlights? This kid is just as versatile as Gibbs. We need a bigger back, but we also don't have anyone as shifty as this kid.

I'll look up his film and get back to you.

 

[Rocky Volboa]

Agreed. And if Williams is everything we think he can be as a freshman we really don't need to add another RB.

I got a feeling Williams is gonna be the real deal.

 

[VOLSONLY]

McGill’s son?

 

[Volnatic]

Hopefully that ankle injury won't be his Achilles heel though.

You’re not getting enough love for this post.

 

[Mr French]

Sometimes when you need bodies you are more willing to reach at a position.

Last year yes, but you still get the best body available.

 

[vols 30]

Sometimes when you need bodies you are more willing to reach at a position.

Twss?

 

[JT3]

Have you watched his highlights? This kid is just as versatile as Gibbs. We need a bigger back, but we also don't have anyone as shifty as this kid.

Kid has some good film. Really shifty and has good vision. He is a good back but he kinda reminds me of Sampson's film. I think we may have this type player on the roster already.

 

[Maxwell865]

Last year yes, but you still get the best body available.

All I’m saying are there are priorities and running back isn’t at the top of the list

 

[VolMan1017]

 

[T2P_Priceless]

Good /thread

 

[Mr French]

All I’m saying are there are priorities and running back isn’t at the top of the list

I agree with you... all I was saying was I would hope these coaches get the best talent available regardless of position.

 

[bigl3327]

Kid has some good film. Really shifty and has good vision. He is a good back but he kinda reminds me of Sampson's film. I think we may have this type player on the roster already.

He's off to Ole Piss, so this was a fun discussion while it lasted. I agree with this kid and Sampson being very similar. The major difference is that this kid has done it on this level. Hopefully the combination of Williams and Sampson gives us flashbacks of the Cobb/Webb combo. I look forward to chopping it up with you in the RF in the future.